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01 / Overview
J-class submarine
Category
Country
Production
1915–1917
Quantity
7
Operators
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
- Hull ClassificationJ class
- Submarine TypeFleet submarine
- Builder / ShipyardVickers
- Laid Down1915
- Commissioned1916
- Boats in Class7
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement5MOD.5
- Surfaced Displacement1,210 t
- Submerged Displacement1,760 t
- Length83.5 m
- Beam7.01 m
- Draft4.27 m
▣Propulsion7MOD.7
- PropulsionDiesel-Electric
- Nuclear-PoweredNo
- Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP)No
- Shaft Power2,685 kW
- Propulsor Typethree shafts with diesel-electric propulsion
- Top Speed (surfaced)19 kn
- Top Speed (submerged)9.5 kn
◇Diving & Endurance2MOD.2
- Test Depth91.44 m
- Complement (crew)45
◆Armament6MOD.6
- Torpedo Tubes6
- Torpedo Tube Diameter457 mm
- Cruise MissilesNo
- Ballistic Missiles (SLBM)No
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Mine-Laying CapableNo
▤Sensors & Combat Systems1MOD.1
- Combat SystemQF 4 inch naval gun Mk IV, XII, XXII
⬢Stealth2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- First of Class1916
- Operators2
◎Fleet Status8MOD.8
- Completed7
- Active0
- Under Construction0
- Planned8
- Cancelled1
- Lost1
- Retired6
- Preserved1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1915Production started
- 1917Production ended
- 1918Sale: Australia (6 units)
- 1937Entered service
111
years in service
2
years in production
7
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 4 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
J-class submarineSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 |  Australia | 6 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
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📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
Propulsion system combining diesel engines to generate electricity, which powers electric motors driving the vessel's propellers.
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